Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
The Cooperative Extension program at North Carolina A&T State University has received a $225,000 grant from Google to teach 4-H agents and youth in North Carolina how to use artificial intelligence as a tool for learning. The funds will support the development of a curriculum for 4-H students that includes information on AI tools, how AI relates to agriculture, and practical AI applications. The ultimate goal of the grant is to encourage North Carolina youth to educate adults and children in their local communities on the best practices for using AI.
Bowie State University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to expand the HBCU’s AI usage and inclusivity among underrepresented students. The funding will be used to upgrade the university’s hardware and software capacities and integrate enhanced AI tools into classrooms across academic departments and disciplines.
The department of electrical engineering and computer science at Alabama A&M University has received a $595,000 grant from the United States Department of Defense. The funds will be used to acquire a thin film deposition system, laser maker, and optical and chemical characterization systems. The state-of-the-art tools will advance the HBCU’s research on renewable energy, providing insight into energy harvesting, storage, and various biological applications.
Albany State University has received a $299,998 grant from the National Science Foundation to support a research project in the department of natural sciences. The project aims to increase the shelf life of food products by enhancing the decontamination process of food borne pathogens.
